Lincoln Continental: The Concept behind Quiet Luxury

Last night CorrienteLatina.com as well as other Media OutletsÂ were invited to be a part of the unveiling of the new Lincoln Continental Concept car. It was dubbed as the signaling an all-new full-size sedan coming next year and the future of quiet luxury and it did not disappoint. The sleek design and attention to detail was visible from the exterior to the interior including:

Elegant, effortlessly powerful and serene, the Lincoln Continental Concept signals the brandâ€™s all-new full-size sedan coming next year and the future of quiet luxury

I can tell you first hand that it is a beautiful car. Revolving around on a lazy Susan for cars, the Lincoln Continental both awed and gained applause as it was unveiled. It had a very modern look while paying homage to old school craftsmanship.

Here some images we took while at the event:

Check out some B-Role of the interiorÂ of the Lincoln Continental Concept Car

Check out some B-Role of the exteriorÂ of the Lincoln Continental Concept Car

Official Photos

Original Press Release:

Lincoln today introduces the Continental Concept, signaling an all-new full-size sedan coming next year and the future of quiet luxury.

Elegant, effortlessly powerful and serene, the Continental Concept blends meticulous craftsmanship and technologies designed to create better drivers and provide passengers with a more relaxing and entertaining environment inspired by first-class travel.

â€œLuxury at its best is about simplifying and quietly exceeding expectations, rather than being the loudest statement on the road,â€ said Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO. â€œThe Continental Concept showcases the promise of quiet luxury from Lincoln going forward. It also is a strong indication of whatâ€™s to come next year as we introduce our new Lincoln Continental full-size luxury sedan.â€

With a sleek silhouette and a new centered chrome grille, the Continental Concept signals the arrival of a new face for Lincoln. A raised Lincoln badge is surrounded by a span of repeating polished aluminum Lincoln Star emblems.

E-Latch door handles tuck discreetly in the clean vehicle beltline. The door handle technology also provides for elegant entry. The doors open effortlessly with the touch of a button positioned on the underside of the door handle wings and close quietly.

â€œSome brands talk about â€˜the machine,â€™ â€ said Kumar Galhotra, Lincoln president. â€œLincoln is different. For us, it is about more than the machine. It is about what our vehicles do for our clients.â€

New technology is a hallmark of the vehicle. It starts with the vehicle sensing your approach and lighting up to greet you inside and out.

Ambient lighting enhances the interior, creating a serene environment. Soft-gold LED lights glow from the center console and from the halo light overhead.

Patented 30-way Lincoln-designed seats use a new-to-market design that conforms to passengersâ€™ sizes and shapes. The passenger-side rear seat can fully recline by moving the front passenger seat forward with the touch of a button.

From a panel mounted on the through-center console, rear passengers also can control climate settings and the Revel Ultima audio system, which allows passengers to select from three surround-sound modes: Stereo, Audience and On-Stage.

Rear-seat comfort is further highlighted by an SPD SmartGlassÂ® tinting sunroof, which allows passengers to control heat from direct sunlight. With the touch of a button, the glass can cool the vehicle interior by as much as 18 degrees Fahrenheit, while blocking 99 percent of UV rays.

Rear-seat passengers also enjoy the convenience of a tablet-supporting lap tray that deploys from the through-center console. It also features a champagne storage compartment. Detachable, hand-crafted Venetian leather travel cases are mounted to the backside of the front seats.

Under the skin, the Continental Concept is powered by a Lincoln-exclusive 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoostÂ® engine. It also features Lincoln Drive Control ride-enhancing technologies and Adaptive Steering. The car rides on polished-aluminum, painted-pocket 21-inch wheels.

Driver assist technologies include Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Enhanced Park Assist and a 360-degree camera that displays on the MyLincoln Touchâ„¢ screen.

â€œThe Lincoln Continental name is associated with iconic beauty and elegance,â€ said David Woodhouse, Lincoln design director. â€œCapturing those qualities and building upon them drove us as we crafted this thoroughly modern sedan concept.â€

The Lincoln Continental Concept is at the New York International Auto Show, which opens Wednesday for members of the news media.

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